F Fozzybear Patron member Joined Apr 6, 2006 Messages 190 Points 134 Location Yorkshire Jun 2, 2026 #1 I bought these alloy wheels years ago in a ‘Barn Sale’, I believe they would have originally been used/bought for a mark 1/2 panda. Im thinking the nice chunky tyres are too old and cracked to be of use. Has anyone come across the same design? Attachments IMG_3919.jpeg 3.1 MB · Views: 28 IMG_3914.jpeg 1.9 MB · Views: 23 IMG_3913.jpeg 1.9 MB · Views: 23
I bought these alloy wheels years ago in a ‘Barn Sale’, I believe they would have originally been used/bought for a mark 1/2 panda. Im thinking the nice chunky tyres are too old and cracked to be of use. Has anyone come across the same design?
koalar Distinguished member Written a review Joined Oct 24, 2016 Messages 14,247 Points 4,124 Location Cheshire Jun 3, 2026 #2 A 145 tyre is very narrow for a reasonable wide rim 5.5 inch J rim The narrowest OEM was 155 on a 5 inch B rim @aaron500 could probably advise you better than me
A 145 tyre is very narrow for a reasonable wide rim 5.5 inch J rim The narrowest OEM was 155 on a 5 inch B rim @aaron500 could probably advise you better than me
OP OP F Fozzybear Patron member Joined Apr 6, 2006 Messages 190 Points 134 Location Yorkshire Tuesday at 10:24 AM #3 Thank you. I'm hoping 165 will work
koalar Distinguished member Written a review Joined Oct 24, 2016 Messages 14,247 Points 4,124 Location Cheshire Tuesday at 11:56 AM #4 5.5" will fit 165/65R13 165/70R13 165/80R13 165/70R13 will be very close to the correct Speedo Can't quite read the ET looks 38.or.36 ET38 is the normal for 165 tyres but there is a little leeway My uneducated guess.would be 165/70R13 would be very close Maybe some tyre experts will chime in
5.5" will fit 165/65R13 165/70R13 165/80R13 165/70R13 will be very close to the correct Speedo Can't quite read the ET looks 38.or.36 ET38 is the normal for 165 tyres but there is a little leeway My uneducated guess.would be 165/70R13 would be very close Maybe some tyre experts will chime in
J jrkitching Moderator Staff member Written a review Joined Mar 1, 2010 Messages 12,497 Points 3,570 Location Dorset Tuesday at 1:01 PM #5 koalar said: My uneducated guess.would be 165/70R13 would be very close Click to expand... The rolling circumference will be about 3% less than the standard 155/80x13 fitment for the Panda, so close enough for any practical purpose.
koalar said: My uneducated guess.would be 165/70R13 would be very close Click to expand... The rolling circumference will be about 3% less than the standard 155/80x13 fitment for the Panda, so close enough for any practical purpose.